Osimhen Battles Mane, Mahrez, Salah, Others For 2023 CAF Player Of The Year Award
As expected, Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 CAF Africa Men’s Player of the Year award. CAF announced the 30-man nominees on their X handle on Wednesday. Osimhen will contend for the award against stars like Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane, Hakim Ziyech, Sofyane Amrabat, Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Kudus. Also shortlisted...
Super Eagles Will Make Good Impact At 2023 AFCON – Babangida
Former Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida says he’s optimistic the Super Eagles will make a good impact at the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria has been pitted alongside Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. However, the team will commence their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, 2024, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara, Abidjan. READ...
2024 Olympics Qualifiers: Super Falcons Ready For Ethiopia Test — Madugu
Super Falcons interim head coach Justine Madugu says the team is battle ready for Wednesday’s clash against Ethiopia. The nine-time African champions were held to a 1-1 draw by the Ethiopians in the first leg in Addis Ababa last week. Both teams will clash again in the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Madugu claimed his girls were disappointed with...
Bellingham Plays With Germany’s Mentality – Mijatovic
Former Real Madrid striker and sporting director Pedja Mijatovic has revealed that Jude Bellingham plays with Germany’s mentality which has made him succeed at the club. Mijatovic admits he’s long been a fan of the England midfielder. “I have known Bellingham for years and his departure from England at such a young age to the Bundesliga has made him imbued with...
2026 WC: NFF Announces New Date For Super Eagles Vs Lesotho
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Lesotho will now be played on Thursday, November 16. The matchday one encounter was earlier slated for Friday, November 17. The encounter which will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, will kick off at 5 p.m. Nigeria time. The Super Eagles will travel to Kigali four days later where...
People Want Haaland To Fail – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has claimed that people want striker Erling Haaland to fail. Guardiola said this while joking that he is ‘concerned’ about Haaland’s form after the Norway international scored a brace in Man City’s UEFA Champions League 3-1 victory over Young Boys on Wednesday. While Haaland was able to end his five-game goal drought in the Champions League,...
UCL: My Heart Is Divided –Ronaldinho Says Ahead PSG Vs AC Milan
Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho says it will be difficult for him to predict the outcome of today’s Champions League clash between PSG and AC Milan at Parc des Princes, Paris. Ronaldinho, who played for both PSG and AC Milan during his professional football career, also hoped to watch the game in the stadium. “I expect a magnificent match and I hope to...
Eagles Can Win The 2023 AFCON With Teamwork –Rufai
Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai has expressed optimism on the chances of the Super Eagles at the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the three-time AFCON champions have been pitted alongside host Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A. Read also: 2023 U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets Ready To Conquer Africa Again, Says Head Coach With the Super Eagles...
Man Utd Should Have Scored More Goals Against Copenhagen – Ten Hag
Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag says that his team should have scored more goals against FC Copenhagen in their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, October 24 at Emirates Old Trafford. England defender Harry Maguire scored the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute. The win was an important result for the Red Devils as it was their...
Leicester City Boss Explains Ndidi’s Omission From Sunderland Clash
Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has revealed why Wilfred Ndidi missed the side’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Sunderland. Ndidi was a surprise omission from the squad that defeated the Black Cats 1-0 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. Maresca explained that the Nigeria international was rested for the game. READ ALSO: 2026 WWC: Official Dates For Super Eagles Games...
